CVE-2018-10955 : What You Need to Know

Security vulnerability in Security Guard 3.7 driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) allows local users to cause denial of service or other impacts.

Understanding CVE-2018-10955

What is CVE-2018-10955?

In Security Guard 3.7, a vulnerability in the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) enables local users to trigger a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially other unspecified impacts by exploiting the lack of input value validation from IOCTL 0x00222548.

The Impact of CVE-2018-10955

This vulnerability can be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially have other unspecified impacts due to the lack of input value validation from IOCTL 0x00222548.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-10955

Vulnerability Description

The driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) in Security Guard 3.7 has a vulnerability that allows local users to exploit it, leading to a denial of service (BSOD) or potentially other unspecified impacts due to the lack of input value validation from IOCTL 0x00222548.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Security Guard 3.7
Vendor: N/A
Version: N/A

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises from the lack of input value validation from IOCTL 0x00222548 in the driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version) of Security Guard 3.7.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems to trusted users only.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and drivers.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates released by the vendor to address the vulnerability in Security Guard 3.7 driver file (2345BdPcSafe.sys, X64 version).